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The Mental Health Secretariat, in partnership with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), officially launched the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Provider Mapping Survey.
The launch event, held at Kings View Resort in Sussex, convened a high-level assembly of government officials, international partners, and civil society leaders. The initiative signals a shift from reactive crisis management to a data-driven, coordinated public health strategy.
The primary objective of the survey is to move beyond anecdotal evidence and establish a rigorous baseline for the country’s mental health infrastructure. Using an adapted version of the WHO Standard MHPSS 4Ws Tool (Who is Where, when, and doing What), the NPHA aims to identify: Precise geographic areas lacking specialized care.
“This is about more than just numbers,” noted Dr. Carol Labor, Lead for the Mental Health Secretariat. “It is about reaffirming our resolve to build a resilient system where no Sierra Leonean is left behind due to a lack of coordinated care.”
Sierra Leone’s mental health needs are deeply intertwined with its history. According to the Mental Health Secretariat, the survey arrives at a critical juncture as the nation continues to navigate the psychological aftereffects.
Finally, by leveraging real-time data collection, the NPHA ensures that the findings will be both current and actionable, providing a blueprint for a more inclusive and mentally resilient Sierra Leone.
